Four channel light system for vehicles
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1. A four channel replication system comprising:
- a transmitter unit at a first vehicle, said transmitter unit including a signal interface for receiving at least one of a plurality of signals indicating a right turn signal, a left turn signal, brake lights on and headlights on status of the first vehicle, a microcontroller operatively connected to said signal interface for receiving at least one signal and converting the signal to a digital representation, and a transmitter/receiver operatively connected to said microcontroller for at least transmitting one digital signal;
a receiver unit on a second vehicle, said receiver unit including a receiver/transmitter for receiving the digital signal, a microcontroller operatively connected to said receiver/transmitter for decoding said digital signal, for determining whether the digital signal is from the first vehicle or is a signal from a vehicle other than the first vehicle, and for transmitting a command signal if and if only if the signal is from the first vehicle; and
a lighting device associated with the second vehicle responsive to the command signal from said microcontroller and visually mimicking the decoded command.
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Abstract
A wireless transmitting/receiving system preferably operable between first and second vehicles is provided which enables the second vehicle to replicate the lighting condition of the first vehicle. In one embodiment, the replication is accomplished through a connection to the second vehicles lighting system. In another embodiment, replication is accomplished through a separate light bar mounted to the second vehicle.
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1. A four channel replication system comprising:
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a transmitter unit at a first vehicle, said transmitter unit including a signal interface for receiving at least one of a plurality of signals indicating a right turn signal, a left turn signal, brake lights on and headlights on status of the first vehicle, a microcontroller operatively connected to said signal interface for receiving at least one signal and converting the signal to a digital representation, and a transmitter/receiver operatively connected to said microcontroller for at least transmitting one digital signal; a receiver unit on a second vehicle, said receiver unit including a receiver/transmitter for receiving the digital signal, a microcontroller operatively connected to said receiver/transmitter for decoding said digital signal, for determining whether the digital signal is from the first vehicle or is a signal from a vehicle other than the first vehicle, and for transmitting a command signal if and if only if the signal is from the first vehicle; and a lighting device associated with the second vehicle responsive to the command signal from said microcontroller and visually mimicking the decoded command. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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